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Student-centered forum to discuss Trump’s first 100 days

April 26, 2017

The ÐßÐßÊÓƵ Department of History will host a forum on the first 100 days of the Trump administration on April 27 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in Hale Sciences Room 270.

Wind, rain ruffle migratory birds’ breeding patterns

April 26, 2017

Wind and precipitation play a crucial role in advancing or delaying the breeding cycles of North American tree swallows, according to the results of a new CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ-led study.

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Saturn spacecraft starts its grand finale

April 26, 2017

Toting a $12 million instrument built by CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ, NASA's Cassini spacecraft made the first of 22 dives between the rings of Saturn and the gaseous planet today, the beginning of the end for one of NASA's most successful missions ever.

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When love hurts, a placebo can help

April 26, 2017

Feeling heartbroken from a recent breakup? Just believing you’re doing something to help yourself get over your ex can influence brain regions associated with emotional regulation and lessen the perception of pain.

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Spelling-bee champ muses on luck and rockets

April 25, 2017

Ben Lenger is surprisingly nonchalant about winning the 2017 Barnes & Noble Regional Spelling Bee. But perhaps that’s no surprise. The seventh grader at Sunset Middle School in Longmont is an old hand at spelling bees, and has learned that anything can happen.

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Russian Jewish immigrants, from rescue to rejection

April 25, 2017

Russian Jewish American artists, scholars examine the immigrant experience at a time of increasing threat.

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From Russia, with knowledge

April 25, 2017

CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ political scientist Sarah Sokhey, who has watched evolution of Putin’s Russia up close, isn’t surprised by reports of election meddling and doesn’t see Russia as predestined to become less democratic.

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Striving to help women feel they belong in physics

April 25, 2017

By creating a sense of belonging for women in physics, the ÐßÐßÊÓƵ is helping female students succeed, experts in the field say.

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Educators to get their RAP on

April 24, 2017

For the first time next fall, CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ will host a Residential Academic Program for students interested in not only learning how to learn, but learning how to teach, as well, as Sewall Hall will host the first RAP for would-be educators.

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In roundworms, fats tip the scales of fertility

April 20, 2017

Proper nutrition can unleash amazing powers, moms have always assured us, frequently citing Popeye the Sailor Man as evidence. Now, two CU ÐßÐßÊÓƵ scientists have confirmed just how potent some nutrients can be.

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